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Publishing Profiles: Meet Hannah Lopez, Riverhead Books Publicity Assistant

Hannah Lopez, publicity assistant at Riverhead Books

Hannah Lopez, a publicity assistant at Riverhead Books, has worked at Penguin Random House since May of 2022.

Hannah sat down to share what a typical day in publicity looks like, her most memorable career moments so far, and why many of her daily tasks involve jiffys (for those unfamiliar, she also explained what a jiffy is).

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9 Penguin Random House Titles Selected for The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize Longlist

We’re thrilled to share that 9 Penguin Random House titles have been longlisted for The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize!

Inaugurated in 2006, the First Novel Prize honors outstanding debut fiction. According to The Center for Fiction, 29 debut novels, out of the 185 submitted titles with U.S. publication dates between January 1 and December 31, 2025, were selected for the 2025 First Novel Prize Longlist. The titles were reviewed and selected by over 300 readers, writers, and booksellers.

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Our Upcoming Author Events

Our Upcoming Author Events is brought to you by the Penguin Random House Communications team.

Stay tuned every Monday to see some of the Penguin Random House Author Events we’re looking forward to each week! Our roundup features authors across divisions and events across the country.

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Plume Author Andrea Gibson Passes Away at 49

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Poet, performer, and activist Andrea Gibson passed away on July 14 at the age of 49 after a four-year battle with ovarian cancer.

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There’s a Book for That: Disability Pride Month

In July we celebrate Disability Pride Month to mark the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was the world’s first comprehensive civil rights law for people with disabilities. The landmark legislation was passed on July 26, 1990. At Penguin Random House, we publish a range of excellent titles that honor the history, achievements, and experiences of the disability community, including the following fiction and nonfiction for all ages: Continue reading →

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Several Penguin Random House Authors Named to Time100 Most Influential Creators of 2025 List

Recently, TIME released their Most Influential Creators of 2025 list, identifying individuals who are making a significant impact on the ways people consume information. Several Penguin Random House authors were selected by TIME, recognized for their noteworthy followings and ability to shape culture. Click here to read TIME’s full list.

On the list, TIME named nine Penguin Random House authors among the most influential creators of the year:

Nick DiGiovanni, author of KNIFE DROP: Creative Recipes Anyone Can Cook (DK)
Meredith Hayden, author of THE WISHBONE KITCHEN COOKBOOK (Ten Speed Press)
Mary Claire Haver, MD, author of THE NEW MENOPAUSE: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change With Purpose, Power, and Facts (Rodale Books)
Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal, authors of THE LOST CAUSES OF BLEAK CREEK (Crown) and RHETT & LINK’S BOOK OF MYTHICALITY (Crown Archetype)
Heather Cox Richardson, author of DEMOCRACY AWAKENING: Notes on the State of America (Penguin Books)
Mel Robbins, author of THE LET THEM THEORY (Hay House LLC)
Mychal Threets, author of I’M SO HAPPY YOU’RE HERE: A Celebration of Library Joy (Random House Books for Young Readers)
Vivian Tu, author of Rich AF: The Money Mindset That Will Change Your Life (Portfolio)

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Our Upcoming Author Events

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Stay tuned every Monday to see some of the Penguin Random House Author Events we’re looking forward to each week! Our roundup features authors across divisions and events across the country.

Please note these are just a few of the exciting events happening this week. For a comprehensive list, explore the Upcoming Author Events Calendar.

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Random House to Publish a Book of Personal Photographs by George Harrison, Beatles Guitarist

George by George, 1966

Random House, an imprint of the Random House Publishing Group, will publish THE THIRD EYE, a book of personal photographs by renowned musician and Beatles guitarist George Harrison.

Spanning the years 1963 – 1969, THE THIRD EYE will feature more than 250 intimate color and black and white photographs — the majority of which are previously unpublished — of the Beatles at work and at play, from Liverpool to Shea Stadium to Adelaide to India, all taken by Harrison.

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Berkley and Penguin Young Readers to Launch New Imprint, Berkley XO

Berkley and Penguin Young Readers will join forces to launch a new imprint, Berkley Crossover, to be branded as Berkley XO. It was announced on July 9 by Jennifer Loja, President, Penguin Young Readers Group, and Christine Ball, Publisher, Berkley.

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There’s a Book for That: Tennis!

Tennis, anyone? Wimbledon, widely considered the most famous tennis championship in the world, is in full swing in the UK and on screens globally. With all eyes on the ball through this weekend, the book is in our court at Penguin Random House and here’s what we’re serving up! Continue reading →

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